Bill > SB1057

This bill modifies the process by which the state Department of Public Health (department) can deny, suspend, or revoke the certifications of certified nurse assistants (CNAs) and home health aides (HHAs) based on criminal convictions or professional misconduct. It shifts from automatic denial for certain convictions to a more discretionary approach, allowing the department to consider factors like the nature of the crime, the time elapsed since conviction, and evidence of rehabilitation. The bill also clarifies that convictions dismissed under specific Penal Code sections (like Section 1203.4) generally will not be grounds for denial, and it provides a two-year window for applicants to present evidence of rehabilitation or to demonstrate that a conviction is no longer a basis for denial. Additionally, it updates procedures for criminal record clearances and notification processes for applicants and certificate holders.

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